O nations of the world, recognize the Lord, recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong.
Parallel translations
- WEB Ascribe to Yahweh, you relatives of the peoples, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength!
- KJV Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
- BSB Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- NKJV Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Give to the Lord glory and strength.
- NASB Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples, Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
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Quick answer
Ascribe to the Lord, all peoples, glory and strength. The nations are called to give God the honor He is due.
Overview
The psalm summons all families of peoples to attribute glory and strength to the Lord, acknowledging His rightful supremacy. Worship is the proper response of every people to the true God. This call for universal recognition of God's worth looks ahead to the day when every tongue confesses the glory of God in Christ.
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Cross-references · 16
- 1 Cor 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was given to me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
- Phil 4:13I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
- Ps 100:1–2A Psalm of thanksgiving. Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands!
- 2 Cor 12:9–10He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- Eph 1:17–19that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
- Ps 29:1–2A Psalm by David. Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
- Ps 115:1–2Not to us, Yahweh, not to us, but to your name give glory, for your loving kindness, and for your truth’s sake.
- Ps 68:34Ascribe strength to God! His excellency is over Israel, his strength is in the skies.
- Ps 66:1–2For the Chief Musician. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!
- 1 Chr 29:10–14Therefore David blessed Yahweh before all the assembly; and David said, “You are blessed, Yahweh, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
- Eph 1:6to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favor in the Beloved,
- Ps 86:8–10There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds.
- Ps 98:4Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!
- Isa 11:10It will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.
- Ps 67:4Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah.
- Ps 67:7God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him.
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